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Fly Tying Information => BRFFF Fly Swaps => Topic started by: Woolly Bugger on December 01, 2021, 11:19:57 AM

Poll
Question: What theme would you like to tie?
Option 1: smallie votes: 1
Option 2: dry fly votes: 5
Option 3: saltwater votes: 1
Option 4: streamer votes: 0
Option 5: soft hackle votes: 2
Option 6: nymph votes: 1
Option 7: dry / dropper votes: 1
Option 8: other (write in) votes: 1
Title: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on December 01, 2021, 11:19:57 AM
Holler and sign up... details TBD  V:;


1. rbphoto
2. dougfish
3. Rhody
4. Fishbug
5. Big J
6. Woolly Bugger
7. RiverbumCo
8. Mr Don
9. Trout Maharishi
10. Yallerhammer
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on December 01, 2021, 12:31:14 PM
Maybe.  Depends on timing, but probably.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Rhody on December 02, 2021, 16:21:01 PM
Sure, Haven't done one in a long time.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: troutboy_II on December 02, 2021, 16:29:56 PM
Are there keys involved?  I'll have to ask...

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on December 02, 2021, 20:42:12 PM
Im in.

+1 vote for smallie flies
Didn't do near enough bass fishing this summer
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on December 02, 2021, 22:27:26 PM
In.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on December 03, 2021, 08:36:23 AM
In
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: RiverbumCO on December 04, 2021, 16:10:06 PM
In fo sho. What's the theme?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on December 04, 2021, 19:32:12 PM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on December 04, 2021, 16:10:06 PMIn fo sho. What's the theme?

What part of TBD don't you understand??
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on December 05, 2021, 10:00:54 AM
yes please
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: driver on December 06, 2021, 17:50:46 PM
Fuck this.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: RiverbumCO on December 12, 2021, 22:05:47 PM
I've never tied a TBD. I'll YouTube it I guess.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on December 15, 2021, 06:08:16 AM
I might be interested. Depends on what you guys decide to do.


















I might be interested.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on December 15, 2021, 09:25:43 AM
Vote for the swap theme!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Yallerhammer on January 09, 2022, 08:27:36 AM
Mebbe.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on January 09, 2022, 10:50:32 AM
The votes are in, Dry Fly for the win.  :cheers

Tie 10, Get 10

Swapmaster - Woolly Bugger

Due Date: March 15, 2022

Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on January 23, 2022, 10:30:08 AM
Winter hit Maine with a vengeance this last week. Not sure of the actual numbers but I'm pretty sure the wind chill has been about 150 degrees below zero. So I stayed in and tied. Gimme an address and I will get my flies inna mail. Mop flies right?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on February 11, 2022, 07:40:54 AM
Side bets on who gets theirs in late/last?

Can't vote for yourself.

I've started playing with cul-de-canard for the first time . . .

 b';  b';  b';  b';  b';  b';  b';
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on February 11, 2022, 08:26:01 AM
Quote from: rbphoto on February 11, 2022, 07:40:54 AMSide bets on who gets theirs in late/last?

Can't vote for yourself.

I've started playing with cul-de-canard for the first time . . .

 b';  b';  b';  b';  b';  b';  b';

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on February 22, 2022, 21:04:33 PM
OK suckers. Which of these do you want. The crappy Hornbergs or the shitty green parachutes?

hornberg.jpg

greeenie.jpg
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on February 23, 2022, 07:36:19 AM
Chutes.  :wave
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on February 23, 2022, 08:48:01 AM
 ;;-

chutes...
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on February 26, 2022, 12:24:47 PM
I haven't quite mailed these yet. I got as far as printing tags.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Yallerhammer on March 01, 2022, 19:00:07 PM
I haven't started tying them yet, so you're good.  :laugh:

Think I'm going with some parachute female Adams. Good all-around fly.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on March 01, 2022, 19:14:25 PM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on March 01, 2022, 19:00:07 PMI haven't started tying them yet, so you're good.  :laugh:


Ditto. That deadline is toast.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: driver on March 01, 2022, 21:28:09 PM
This is why I opted out. I've learned a few lesson on BRFFF over the years. You might get half the flies in a swap, and I probably won't ever tie the flies I'm supposed to tie for the swap.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on March 02, 2022, 10:25:43 AM
I saw this thread had a new message and thought "Oh they are doing a swap".   I completely forgot I was signed up for this.   d:b
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:04:40 AM
Got mine in the mail this AM.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: driver on March 04, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:04:40 AMGot mine in the mail this AM.

What part of Maine are you in?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:34:24 AM
Quote from: driver on March 04, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:04:40 AMGot mine in the mail this AM.

What part of Maine are you in?
Beautiful downtown Fairfield.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: driver on March 04, 2022, 12:26:42 PM
never been to that area. Been to a Rangley region a few times.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 14:50:30 PM
Quote from: driver on March 04, 2022, 12:26:42 PMnever been to that area. Been to a Rangley region a few times.

Rangley is nice. Great motorcycle ride from my house. Scenic.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: RiverbumCO on March 06, 2022, 21:00:32 PM
Finished mine today. 10 dry flies headed to Wooly. Mice are dries, right?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 07, 2022, 08:50:05 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:34:24 AM
Quote from: driver on March 04, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:04:40 AMGot mine in the mail this AM.

What part of Maine are you in?
Beautiful downtown Fairfield.

I fished below Edwards Dam a few times, family used to have a place in Bremen, down on the Coast.
Mike Holt, had the fly shop up there on the river and we hired a guide a couple of times took my son and his friend and we caugghgt about 60 smallies between the three of us. Never did catch many trouts at Edwards.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on March 07, 2022, 09:03:12 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 07, 2022, 08:50:05 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:34:24 AM
Quote from: driver on March 04, 2022, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: Mr. Don on March 04, 2022, 11:04:40 AMGot mine in the mail this AM.

What part of Maine are you in?
Beautiful downtown Fairfield.

I fished below Edwards Dam a few times, family used to have a place in Bremen, down on the Coast.
Mike Holt, had the fly shop up there on the river and we hired a guide a couple of times took my son and his friend and we caugghgt about 60 smallies between the three of us. Never did catch many trouts at Edwards.

I miss Mike's shop. Was a 3 minute walk from my house. The dam coming down ruined my little bit of the Kennebec. I went from fishing over large browns and rainbows every evening to a river full of alewives and stripers. Oh well. Change happens.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 11, 2022, 15:49:59 PM
Alright I hit the post office this afternoon and it says Keith should get them Monday. I haven't tied much because I haven't fished much the last couple of years. My skills and eyesight have both diminished. I hope you'll still be able to catch a fish or two with them. Egg flies are OK right?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on March 13, 2022, 17:59:43 PM
Hey! Got the ugliest 10 caddis flies you'll ever fish done.  d:b
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 13, 2022, 18:38:53 PM
I learned a long time ago they don't have to be pretty to catch fish. I remember some of the flies I was taught from old timers when I first started fishing looked like hair balls and dryer lint.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on March 14, 2022, 05:41:52 AM
Mine are done.  Should get them out tomorrow.  I left them at home this morning.  DST always screws with my memory in the mornings for about a month . . .
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on March 15, 2022, 11:40:22 AM
Flies in the mail.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on March 15, 2022, 12:15:16 PM
From me you are getting a CDC caddis - deer hair tail with mixed March Brown/Copper Ice Dub body and March Brown CDC wings.  I think they look like crap, but they float like nobody's business and forever.  I put some of the early samples in a glass for about 3 days and nothing ever sank.

I need to play with CDC bodies next.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Rhody on March 15, 2022, 13:28:39 PM
Going in mail today, was going to fish with Woolly today and give them to him them, but I had to cancel on him.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on March 15, 2022, 19:12:58 PM
Hey, I bought the hooks I needed. 
And the flies will have fancy tags on them. :laugh:
Go Hokies!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 15, 2022, 20:01:14 PM
 /"\ Woowee got mine yesterday.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 18, 2022, 03:23:25 AM
https://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/time/display-clocks/simpletime
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on March 18, 2022, 12:14:39 PM
Flies been done—-thought I was doing good; forgot to mail b';

Coming soon....
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 18, 2022, 20:11:04 PM
 :laugh:  :wave
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Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 23, 2022, 16:48:38 PM
Received in GREEN

1. rbphoto
2. dougfish
3. Rhody
4. Fishbug says they are en route
5. Big J
6. Woolly Bugger
7. RiverbumCo
8. Mr Don
9. Trout Maharishi
10. Yallerhammer
said he would be twisting up some this weekend
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on March 25, 2022, 06:04:08 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 23, 2022, 16:48:38 PMReceived in GREEN

1. rbphoto
2. dougfish
3. Rhody
4. Fishbug
5. Big J
6. Woolly Bugger  :o
7. RiverbumCo
8. Mr Don
9. Trout Maharishi
10. Yallerhammer


Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 25, 2022, 07:32:50 AM
I'm half done -- culled some for "personal" use... plus there are bonus flies....

Yaller is going to try and knock his out this weekend... haven't heard from Fishbug....

Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 25, 2022, 14:51:30 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 25, 2022, 07:32:50 AMI'm half done -- culled some for "personal" use... plus there are bonus flies....

Yaller is going to try and knock his out this weekend... haven't heard from Fishbug....



Put your love life and fishing on hold for a day and you can finish them :laugh:
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 26, 2022, 20:36:24 PM
flies.jpg


This is what we have so far....

Hope to have everything in and sent out by the end of next week!  <-;:

 
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on March 26, 2022, 20:48:27 PM
A lot of caddis going on.
 :Dance
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on March 28, 2022, 09:11:42 AM
Should be there today!
Also tied Bionic ants w/ a orange hot spot   :cheers
You'll have to wait 1-2days to get the postage I forgot include  b';
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 28, 2022, 09:55:56 AM
flies2.jpg

 :cheers 
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 28, 2022, 10:08:47 AM
Quote from: Fishbug on March 28, 2022, 09:11:42 AMYou'll have to wait 1-2days to get the postage I forgot include

slap.jpg
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on March 28, 2022, 11:57:03 AM
Well played. Well played.  'c;
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 29, 2022, 01:18:58 AM
Woowee got plenty of money, he don't need no stinking postage :cheers  :laugh:
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on March 29, 2022, 01:23:39 AM
Quote from: Fishbug on March 28, 2022, 09:11:42 AMShould be there today!
Also tied Bionic ants w/ a orange hot spot   :cheers
You'll have to wait 1-2days to get the postage I forgot include  b';

Anyone that forgets the postage has to be the swap master next time :laugh:
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on March 31, 2022, 15:48:47 PM
Update: yaller is still working on his — hopes to finish up this weekend
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 01, 2022, 02:37:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 31, 2022, 15:48:47 PMUpdate: yaller is still working on his — hopes to finish up this weekend

Do you have yours finished?
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 01, 2022, 04:32:18 AM
Quote from: Trout Maharishi on April 01, 2022, 02:37:21 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on March 31, 2022, 15:48:47 PMUpdate: yaller is still working on his — hopes to finish up this weekend

Do you have yours finished?

Why yes indeed, Mr pot stirrer!  :;! — I thought I indicated that with the spreadsheet with the flies —- they are all sorted and ready to send back,
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Yallerhammer on April 03, 2022, 13:26:27 PM
Guys, I apologize profusely, but I'm gonna have to bow out on this one. Between working ten hour days and taking care of my mom, I bit off more than I had time to chew. And seems like every weekend, I have some crap comes up. Been dealing with a stopped up septic line this weekend. It just doesn't look like it's gonna happen right now. I am very sorry to keep y'all waiting. Maybe I'll catch y'all on the next one when I have more time. Makes me feel bad, but I don't want to keep anyone waiting any longer. I should have known better than to sign up to start with at this point. 
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 03, 2022, 14:43:51 PM
Everybody has been there. Take care of yourself and family first. You owe us two next time :cheers
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: RiverbumCO on April 04, 2022, 08:33:41 AM
keith i expect a doorstep delivery
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 04, 2022, 08:40:45 AM
Quote from: RiverbumCO on April 04, 2022, 08:33:41 AMkeith i expect a doorstep delivery

They will be on MY doorstep!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on April 04, 2022, 11:29:21 AM
flies shipped  V:;
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on April 04, 2022, 18:41:04 PM
This swap went very smoothly and restored my faith in swaps.

thanks  :;!
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on April 04, 2022, 19:36:11 PM
Blind squirrel - nut. Thanks in advance, you degenerates.  :cheers
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: rbphoto on April 06, 2022, 12:47:45 PM
Got mine today!

 /'/

 /'/

 V:;
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Mr. Don on April 06, 2022, 13:53:34 PM
Nice batch of flies gentlemen. Like I said earlier this was a fine swap.
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Trout Maharishi on April 06, 2022, 14:11:24 PM
You can color the foam post on the purple haze parachute any color you want with a marking pen. Some times white is hard to see in foam lines. You might want to trim the hackle on that bionic ant and hippie stomper to get them to ride flush in the film. I down sized the hackle on the hippie stomper but it may still be too long for slower runs. I always carry scissors in my vest. You can find videos of all 3 on Youtube and directions on how to trim the hackle. I wish all swaps would go this smooth. I know it can be hard some times to make yourself sit down and tie, but if you can't don't sign up. I always try to tie extras for the swap master and I always try to add a pattern like a couple of you did. It sure sweetens the deal.  The people in the swap make or break the swap. I'm with Don & rbphoto this was a good swap. :cheers
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Dougfish on April 06, 2022, 17:37:36 PM
Mighty nice ties, gents. Thanks. 'c;
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Big J on April 07, 2022, 12:57:09 PM
Smoothly run swap bossman.  Great flies everyone.  Enjoy the crappy EHC from me, hope you snag it in some witch hazel like I'll likely do to all your flies. 
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on April 07, 2022, 21:21:15 PM
Agreed —- good stuff. 'c;

Thanks all
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Rhody on April 08, 2022, 08:45:40 AM
Great ties, thanks to everyone for playing and Woolly for hosting. It got me back to the tying desk that I had been neglecting.
Looking forward to the next one!
 :bow
Title: Re: Anybody interested in a 2022 Swap?
Post by: Fishbug on August 10, 2022, 21:58:46 PM
Whoa delayed response--you mean you havent lost all the flies yet?! :drum